Includes museums, art galleries, theatres, music venues, and cultural festivals.
Stockholm is a great place for visiting museums. There are plenty of different options to choose from whether you want to experience art, history, or science and technology. These are some of our favorite museums, which all are a great choice during your visit to Stockholm. Vasa museum You should definitely plan a visit to … Read more
Stockholm’s Royal Palace has an interesting history. The original castle, named “Tre Kronor” (Three Crowns) was initially constructed as a defensive fort – dating back to the 13th century. Over time, it evolved into a castle and eventually became the royal residence. Tre Kronor burned down on May 7, 1697, and from its ruins, the … Read more
Galleri Grip is a small art gallery located in the Kungsholmen district. It showcases a diverse range of artworks from both established and emerging artists, representing various styles and techniques. The gallery frequently changes its exhibits, with a wide variety of traditional and contemporary art forms. Additionally, Galleri Grip hosts special events such as private … Read more
You’ll find Artipelag about 25 km (15 miles) east of Stockholm city center, in a beautiful part of Stockholm’s archipelago on the island Värmdö. Artipelag is an art museum and gallery with a surface area covering an impressive 10,000 square meters (107,600 square feet), and showcases both contemporary and classical art. The site includes a … Read more
Drottningholm Palace is the private residence of the royal family, and parts of the palace is open for public visits and tours. The palace was built in the late 16th century and has been the residence for several generations of the royal families and dynasties. The palace showcases Baroque and Rococo architectural styles and features … Read more
Skokloster Castle (Skoklosters slott) is a baroque castle between Stockholm and Uppsala. The name comes from the village located here called Sko, and the former nearby monastery (“kloster” in Swedish). The castle was built on land once belonging to the medieval Sko Abbey, which is how it got its name which translates to the Castle … Read more
The Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet) gives a glimpse into Stockholm’s history, culture, and urban development, and is one of the few Stockholm museums with free admission. It has several exhibitions covering various aspects of Stockholm’s history, from medieval times to the present day. You will discover how Stockholm’s architecture has evolved and transformed its urban … Read more
The Hallwyl Museum (Hallwylska museet) offers a glimpse into the life of Swedish aristocracy from the turn of the 20th century. The museum itself is the former private residence of Count and Countess Walther and Wilhelmina von Hallwyl. The building, which was constructed between 1893 and 1898, offers a rare and well-preserved look into the … Read more
Liljevalchs is an art gallery showcasing contemporary art. It’s located on Djurgården close to other major attractions, making it convenient to include in a day of sightseeing. If you have an interest in contemporary art and culture it’s definitely worth a visit. The art gallery is renowned for its exhibitions of contemporary art, featuring works … Read more
At the Nobel Prize Museum you will learn a lot about Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prize and many of the discoveries and people who have received the Nobel Prize through the years. You’ll find the museum right on the central square Stortorget in Gamla stan (the Old Town). The historic building was originally a stock … Read more
